FRIDAY - The need for speed

Sydney SuperSprint today on FOX SPORTS 506, LIVE 10.30am. Supercars fans, get ready to clear your weekend as the Sydney SuperSprint takes place over three days at Eastern Creek. Scott McLaughlin is king of the leaderboard thus far, although Chaz Mostert bested him at the recent Ipswich SuperSprint. There’s still time for some movement in the standings, so keep an eye out for Shane van Gisbergen, Jamie Whincup and Fabian Coulthard, too.

SATURDAY - Blake your heart

I, Daniel Blake premieres on Masterpiece Movies, 8.30pm. Critically acclaimed and the winner of last year’s Palme D’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, I, Daniel Blake is the latest from lauded English director Ken Loach. It’s the heart-wrenching tale of a man in his late 50s who suddenly finds himself unemployed and having to deal with all the bureaucracy that situation entails. As the titular character, actor Dave Johns will break your heart.

SUNDAY - Top viewing

Top of the Lake: China Girl on BBC First, 8.30pm. You don’t want to miss this follow-up to 2013’s Top of the Lake. Having moved from the New Zealand countryside to the urban landscape of Sydney, Robin Griffin (Elisabeth Moss) has to confront a horrific murder, while also forging a relationship with the daughter she gave up as a baby. Incredible performances by Moss, Gwendoline Christie and Nicole Kidman make this series one of the year’s must-sees.